Sold New Don Ferette Remote Needle Bases with new OS IN-Flight Needles for 67's.

[Mike Cathey]

$45 each per set of base and needle, plus shipping.

 

[FloridaScaleBoater]

Is that $45.00 per base & needle set?
If yes, I will take the two lower in the picture

 

[Mike Cathey]

Yes Rick, $45 each. I will correct the post

 

[Mike Cathey]

The two in the bottom of the photo sold to Rick.

 

[FloridaScaleBoater]

The two in the bottom of the photo sold to Rick.

PM me how to settle up.
Thanks

 

[Brandon Atwell]

I will take the one that’s left if complete. Thanks!

 

[Mike Cathey]

Sold to Brandon

 

[Brandon Atwell]

Sweet thanks Mike, PM me payment info when you have a chance

 

[FloridaScaleBoater]

The two in the bottom of the photo sold to Rick.

Mike, needle valves & bases arrived today.
Thanks again.

 

[Mike Cathey]

Here's how I set up the Ferrette base and OS inflight needles. I use the red Locktite and thread the needle body inverted to keep any of the Locktite from getting into the interior of the needle base. Once it's in threaded in and snugged up I turn it over and let the Locktite dry and then you have a nice bead of the Locktite that helps any air from sucking by the needle base.

 

[timothy johnson]

Thanks for the tip Mike! Is red loctite necessary since it may make it hard to disassemble for cleaning?

 

[Don Ferrette]

Thanks for the tip Mike! Is red loctite necessary since it may make it hard to disassemble for cleaning?

Locktite is not needed at all actually. The softer brass OS base will seal just fine against the harder aluminum, even more so if you use a 6 point 1/4" drive socket to seat the OS piece. You'll stand a higher chance of leaks from worn out needle o rings but I've never had to replace any of those either.

 

[Timbo Whalen]

Locktite is not needed at all actually. The softer brass OS base will seal just fine against the harder aluminum, even more so if you use a 6 point 1/4" drive socket to seat the OS piece. You'll stand a higher chance of leaks from worn out needle o rings but I've never had to replace any of those either.

Agreed...Loctite, regardless of color, is overkill....and red has the potential to invite serious regrets.
For total peace of mind, regarding air leak potential, we simply use Yamabond, or equivalent, and forget about it.
The uses for Yamabond, Permatex Moto Seal, or equivalents, are nearly endless in our hobby.

 

[John Beardslee]

The folks at Loctite love racers! Racers and most people use 10X the amount needed plus they don’t pre clean the way that’s recommended. Just my
2 cents
John

 

[Timbo Whalen]

The folks at Loctite love racers! Racers and most people use 10X the amount needed plus they don’t pre clean the way that’s recommended. Just my
2 cents
John

Yep!....and 2 cents well spent!

 

[John Beardslee]

Yep!....and 2 cents well spent!

I am just now using the last of a 2 oz bottle of red purchased in 1962. Granted, I have one of those really tiny ones that I take on the road with me to races but have seldom used.

 

[Grimracer]

I fly RC scale helis.. I like loctite.. BUT.. SELDOME red.. and just a dash of blue on the theads is all they get.. (I put down a small puddle and just catch a portion of the lower threads when applying)



Grim

 

[Timbo Whalen]

I am just now using the last of a 2 oz bottle of red purchased in 1962. Granted, I have one of those really tiny ones that I take on the road with me to races but have seldom used.

Lol!....I'm not even sure they package in those little 'micro' bottles anymore, John.....unless from MSC or M-C.
AP stores have those small toothpaste style tubes.

 

[Timbo Whalen]

I fly RC scale helis.. I like loctite.. BUT.. SELDOME red.. and just a dash of blue on the theads is all they get.. (I put down a small puddle and just catch a portion of the lower threads when applying)



Grim

Yep....Blue's the stoutest I use on the boat deal, and 'just a lil' dab will do ya'.

 

[John Carlton]

I am looking for a needle. I have a new base. Tower hobby discontinued it.